My first of this series, but not the first by this author, and it was such fun! I found it a fast read with lots of clues and snooping, and a interesting premise. The yarn but was interesting cause they don’t actually do much with knitting or crocheting. But I loved the little bits where she was baking, although I do wish there were some recipes. Here’s hoping those two get it on soon!

I guess I have read too many in this series. I did not enjoy any of it. The main characters as well as the story never gain traction. I expect characters to entertain and hold my attention. It did not happen with this book. Thanks to Net Galley for the chance to read this book.

Everytime I read a Betty Hectman yarn retreat book I pull out all my unfinished knitting projects! This installment has a Guru's health and healing retreat interrupting Casey's yarn retreat due to a mistake in booking - which is totally the fault of the odious Kevin St. John. Casey re-organizes brilliantly but murder still joins the party.

"But Knot for Me” the 8th instalment in A Yarn Retreat Mystery series by Betty Hechtman set in the seaside town of Vista Del Mar, California. Casey Feldstein has to face down a self-help guru who may have helped himself to murder . . .

I really enjoyed this story, the mystery is interesting and well plotted, and I loved the characters. I kept guessing and second-guessing myself on whodunnit right to the very end.

Now I want to pick up crocheting again, I love these kind of cozy mysteries.

I recommend this book to all my cozy lover friends.

I requested and received an Advanced Readers Copy from Beyond the Page and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Casey Feldstein is hosting her latest Yarn Retreat at Vista Del Mar. She arrives ready to set up and get started, only to be told that the hotel has her down for NEXT weekend as a famous self-help guru has booked the entire hotel for his own retreat. While Kevin St. John tries to run Casey off, she stands her ground and the weekend is allowed to go on, with the expectation that she keeps her people apart from the larger event. This means having to come up with meals for people as well as finding activities for them since the hotel staff is not involved at all this weekend. Things could be worse, but the weekend is still on. What could go wrong?

When one of the staff members on the larger retreat dies from eating a poisonous mushroom after a foraging hike, Casey doesn’t believe it was an accident. When a second staff member is found dead, she’s certain the two deaths are connected somehow. Will she be able to help the police find the culprit or will they continue to insist, like the guru himself, that they were just accidents and they happen? Now if Casey can find the proof she needs to get the police to listen before she herself faces an accident of her own…

Another great entry in the series. I love the setting and always find the reads relaxing, even with a murder or two thrown in. Seeing Casey develop and face her own fears makes each entry feel like another step forward for her in her personal life too. Each book reads fine as a stand alone, so if you haven’t read a book in the series yet, don’t let that stop you. It just means you have a few more books to binge on and get caught up.

Every time I read a book by Betty Hechtman, I want to start to crochet or knit, and solve a mystery!
The yarn retreat series intrigues me, I think it would be so much fun to go to one, even if I had to help solve a murder mystery.
When a guest guru stirs up trouble, its all hands on deck until the villain is captured.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book. Thank you to Betty, for always keeping me reading late into the night.
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A Deadly Situation…
The latest Yarn Retreat mystery, and the eighth in the series, finds Casey with a problem in the form of a self help guru. Finding herself knee deep in murder, and with bodies piling up faster than yarn, will she be able to untangle the clues fast enough to extricate herself from a deadly situation? Enjoyable and entertaining cosy mystery with a colourful cast and a fun storyline. A worthy addition to the series.

Casey Feldstein has been hosting relaxing yarn retreats at the Vista Del Mar hotel for some time now. However, this particular retreat gets off to a bad start when her group is double-booked with a retreat by self-help guru Jordan. Jordan may be charismatic on the outside, but as the weekend continues, it becomes more apparent that not all is what it seems with his retreats. The weekend gets even worse when one of his staff is found dead! Is Casey's retreat at risk? And will there be any more death before the weekend is up?

Overall, this is a solid cozy mystery, great if you want a light & quick read.

I have a soft spot for Betty Hechtman's work. She was the first cozy mystery author I ever read! I really enjoy the theme behind this series and I wasn't disappointed by the premise of this book. The guru and his strange retreat made for a very interesting premise that kept me hooked. I couldn't put it down!

That being said, if you are a fan of reading about very realistic characters, I don't know if you would like this book. I like that Casey isn't a perfect characters; she has her flaws. But I felt that some of the supporting characters and suspects were a little one-note. It was if I only knew one defining thing about them and not much else. To me, this was one of the most disappointing aspects of the book.

I did like how the book focused on different aspects of Casey's life other than the murder, such as her relationship with Dane and the business side of her yarn retreats. Unfortunately, I did think that this focus took away from the mystery itself, as I was a bit taken aback at the final solve. However, I think people who are fans of the series might enjoy this look into Casey's life.

Readers who don't like love triangles in their cozy mysteries should know that there is a reference to a previous one in the book, but there is no ongoing love triangle.

Thank you to NetGalley and Beyond the Page Publishing for providing me with an ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.

I have been reading Betty Hechtman’s knitting and crocheting book series for years and she never disappoints me. Her latest novel, but knot for me is based around her yarn retreats where you always get lots of surprises and mysteries. I love getting away from everyday life and cuddling up with one of her books and playing private investigator alongside her. Thank you Betty and look forward to your next knitting 🧶 or crocheting mystery.👏🤗📚

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I loved the characters. I loved the plot. I loved the pacing. But Knot for Me is a perfect light read for a cozy mystery fan! I highly recommend it.